Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading He grew angry with himself.

on or to one side

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

set up or found

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He grew angry with himself.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He grew angry with himself.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He grew angry with himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

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From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

held dear

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

and nothing more

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

not any; not one

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

continue to exist

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

never-ceasing

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

a small dagger with a tapered blade

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

one who accepts an offer

From this reading Strange and mysterious Lorelie might be, but that she was a taker of human life he found it impossible to believe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

propel through the air

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

which person or people

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

in the company of; together with

From this reading He grew angry with himself.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Heavens! was he not master of his own mind that he could not throw off this suspicion of the woman whom he loved?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading TOLD BY THE VASE Next morning Idris strove to put aside the fear that had found expression in his dreams, but the dark idea would persist in forcing itself upon him.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.

but in spite of that

From this reading Doubtless it was true that a murder had taken place within Ormfell, but that the crime had been wrought by a stiletto hairpin was merely a conjecture on the part of Beatrice, who had no valid reason to offer in support of her theory: yet, imbued with this fancy she was persistent in maintaining that a woman must have been the author of the deed.